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Protect the Frequencies – By preventing interference
Toughen Receivers – With readily available technology
Augment Services – With difficult to disrupt terrestrial signals
What to do? Some recommendations.
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From Our Blog
Telco ignored GPS rollover warning & crashed – Streamline
Image: Shutterstock What’s new: The recent major network outage in Australia was because the provider failed to heed a January warning from Microchip (RNTF member since 2018!) to update software on their equipment for the GPS week rollover. Why it’s important:…
From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation – The Conversation
Image: Shutterstock What’s new: A great overview article by our colleague Zak Kassas at The Ohio State University. Why it’s important: These kinds of overviews help us to keep issues in perspective and demonstrate the wide breadth and reach of the problem….
The Role of Navigation Systems in Iran’s Military Success – Observer Research Foundation
Image: Copilot AI What’s new: An article from an Indian think tank about China supporting Iran with military-grade Bei Dou. Why it’s important: If the research is to be believed, several of Bei Dou’s advanced and military features have helped Iran…
“DOT must establish a terrestrial backup for GPS” – Photo from 7 years ago today
Image: RNT Foundation image, June 2019 What’s new: A bittersweet anniversary. Seven years ago today members of the RNT Foundation Board of Directors visited with Senators Cruz and Markey to thank them for their sponsorship of the National Timing Resilience and…
Maritime & GNSS Professionals Invited to take Survey!
Image: Shutterstock Maritime & GNSS Professionals Invited to take Survey! Please consider completing a survey for our colleague Gareth’s MSc dissertation. Also please circulate this to others whose work touches GNSS/PNT use or manufacturing. Gareth is conducting a…
